1 . Quit smoking . This may be the heartest thing to try , but the benefits are immediate.
2 . Grab your cell phone and walk while handling work-related calls .
3 . Skip dessert and take a walk after dinner .
4 . Use herbs , spices , chilies , lemon juice and citrus zest --- the peel without the white pith --- to add flavor without salt .
5 . Find 10 minutes to walk each day and try to increase to 30 minutes a day . It's OK to break it into segments .
6 . Limit television and computer time for the entire family .
7 . Read nutrition labels as you shop for food . . Be aware of fat and sodium , among other ingredients .
8 . Reduce your stress by learning to "NO" to others' requests . Take oon only what's most important .
9 . Get your blood pressure , cholesterol and blood sugar checked .If they're outside of normal range , see a doctor .
10 . Get educated . Find out whether family members had heart disese . Learn the warning signs of a heart attack . Learn how to help someone in an emergency .
American Heart Association
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